Leopold Bros Aperitivo Bianco is an aperitivo — a light, bittersweet aperitif made to open a meal — and it is poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Made by Leopold Bros in Denver, Colorado, this is the white, uncolored expression of their aperitivo: floral, citrusy and delicately bitter. We list it because it brings a graceful, low-proof start to the evening, lovely on its own over ice or as the backbone of a spritz or White Negroni.
About the Producer
Leopold Bros is an independent distillery founded by brothers Todd and Scott Leopold, who established their Denver operation after years of building the brand. The house is known for old-world craftsmanship and sustainability, including Colorado’s first distillery malting floor. Their signature technique is single-botanical distillation: rather than macerating everything together, they distill each botanical on its own for clarity, then blend the components, an approach that gives their aperitivi unusual precision and freshness.
Style & Production
Aperitivo Bianco is built from individual distillations of marigold, chamomile and lemongrass, with gentian root added for a clean bitterness and a measure of cane sugar for balance. Because nothing is colored, it stays pale and bright in the glass. The result is a floral-citrus aperitivo in the bittersweet style: lighter and more aromatic than the classic red aperitivi, with the gentian bitterness kept gentle and lifted.
Tasting Notes
The nose is floral and fresh, with chamomile, marigold and a lemongrass brightness. The palate is delicately bittersweet, citrus and white flowers carried by a soft gentian backbone, finishing clean, dry and refreshing. It is an aperitif that wakes up the palate rather than weighing it down.
What to Pair It With
As an aperitivo, Bianco is made for the start of the meal and the antipasti table. Pour it with our Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata, alongside Fresh Oysters, or with the Charcuterie Board. See the full dine-in menu for more.
How It’s Served at Grappa
Leopold Bros Aperitivo Bianco is poured at $13, served over ice or in a spritz to open the evening.
FAQ
Where is it from?
It is made by Leopold Bros, an independent distillery in Denver, Colorado.
What does it taste like?
It is floral and delicately bittersweet: chamomile, marigold and lemongrass with a soft gentian bitterness and a clean, dry, refreshing finish.
What makes it distinctive?
It is an uncolored white aperitivo built from single-botanical distillations of marigold, chamomile and lemongrass, lighter and more floral than the classic red style.
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